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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Happy Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dico moves away from the strike by Happy Killer.
A lazy left from Dico finds it's target.
Happy Killer throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Happy Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Happy Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Happy Killer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Happy Killer.
Happy Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Dico backwards.
Happy Killer digs a right hand into Dico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dico's gas tank.
Happy Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Dico controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Happy Killer.
Happy Killer lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Dico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Happy Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Dico looks winded!#T1#
Happy Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dico or not.
Happy Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Happy Killer taking a breather.
Happy Killer scores with a shot to the side of Dico's head.
Happy Killer is working Dico over against the cage.
Happy Killer presses Dico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Happy Killer lands a left hand.
Happy Killer cracks Dico with a nice body shot.
Happy Killer lands a body punch.
Happy Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Happy Killer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dico.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Happy Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Happy Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Dico is rocked!#T2#
A hook to the body from Happy Killer.
Dico is still on wobbly legs! Can Happy Killer finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dico backwards.
Happy Killer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dico's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dico drops to his knees and Happy Killer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Happy Killer!
Al Happy Killer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dico.
Dico falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dico!
Dico sneaks out the side door and pushes Li away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dico scores with a one two! Li had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Dico.
Dico throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li feints the counter takedown.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Dico shows good takedown defense.
Shaun Dico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulong Li.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Dico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Dico tries a head kick but it misses.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Dico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaun Dico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li looks for a takedown but Dico sprawls well.
Dico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Li feints and as Dico raises his hands in defense, Li changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Li trying to control but Dico is working from the bottom.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Dico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Dico working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
#T3#
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dico is keeping the position for now.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Dico's brow.
Li lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Dico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li distracts Dico with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li stands up over Dico, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Dico is rocked!
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Dico is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dico covers up, he's hurt! Li keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Li and the ref steps in to end the fight! Li can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulong Li! |
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Event:
JF 16 - Guenette vs Hudson
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Lutz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lutz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dico.
Lutz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Shaun Dico has been cut.
Dico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dico circles away.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Dico.
Lutz is looking to clinch but Dico is avoiding it.
Dico looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lutz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dico scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zayne Lutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lutz.
Dico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dico blocks a body shot from Lutz. #BC#
Lutz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Lutz.
Lutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dico circles away.
Lutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dico is just out of range.
Zayne Lutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dico eats them both and turns towards Lutz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lutz throws a right and a left that Dico avoids nicely.
Lutz backing away here, and Dico unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lutz just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
That kick from Lutz tenderised Dico's leg. Dico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lutz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lutz misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Dico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dico lands with an uppercut that bounces Lutz off the cage and back into range.
Dico lands with a shot to the body.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico is having none of it. #CL#
Lutz instigates a clinch.
Lutz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dico keeps control of Lutz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dico has Lutz pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dico.#T3#
Lutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutz slowing the pace effectively.
Lutz has Dico pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutz.
Dico can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Lutz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Dico.#CL#
Dico tries to keep at a distance but Lutz has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lutz manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Dico lands a jab.
Lutz wants to clinch but Dico slips to the side
enabling Dico to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutz throws a big shot that misses.
Lutz moves in looking to clinch but Dico pushes him off.
Dico throws a counter combo.
Lutz punishes Dico's body with a nice straight punch.
Dico slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lutz throws a series of punches but Dico avoids them all with ease.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
and Dico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutz moves in looking to clinch but Dico pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dico! But no joy.
Lutz cracks Dico with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zayne Lutz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Dico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lutz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutz throws a series of punches but Dico moves out of range.
Dico tries a quick counter leg kick but Lutz is wise to it.
Dico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lutz throws a series of punches but Dico avoids them all with ease.
Dico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dico lands with a shot to the body.
Zayne Lutz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dico.
As Dico looks to move away, Lutz throws a big counter combo but Dico just gets out of the way.
Dico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutz.
#T1#
A nice combination there by Lutz.
Lutz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dico counters with a one-two to the body.
Dico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lutz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lutz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dico to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutz jabs Dico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dico motions for Lutz to come forward. Dico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutz tries to clinch up
and Lutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Dico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutz misses with a few strikes there.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico moves away
and Dico counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Lutz.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
and Dico counters with a nice body shot.
Lutz throws a sloppy head kick and Dico moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Dico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico is having none of it. #T3#
Lutz throws a combination that misses
and Dico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zayne Lutz has been cut.
Zayne Lutz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutz misses with a combination
and Dico counters with a straight right hand.
Lutz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Dico.
Lutz throws a combination that misses
and Dico counters with a two punch combo.
Lutz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dico throws a fast counter high kick but Lutz manages to duck under it in time.
Dico misses with a low kick as Lutz jumps back.
Dico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Dico.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dico cracks Lutz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutz tries to clinch there but Dico circles away.
Dico is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Lutz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dico lunges at Lutz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lutz's hand.
Dico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
Lutz wants to clinch but Dico slips to the side
and Dico counters with a left to the body.
Dico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Dico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dico tries to work over Lutz's front leg with a kick but Lutz checks it. #CL#
Lutz clinches. #BC2#
Dico manages to break the clinch.
Dico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lutz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dico if he has to take too many more of those.
Lutz is looking to wear down Dico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Lutz misses
and Dico counters with a straight right hand.
Lutz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lutz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dico's head backwards.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico moves out of range.
Dico throws a counter combo.#T1#
Dico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lutz is looking to clinch.
Lutz wants to clinch up but Dico keeps it at a distance.
Dico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutz has time to react.
Dico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lutz misses with a combination
and Dico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dico was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutz.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Dico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Lutz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lutz throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
letting Dico counter with a right hand.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dico counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Dico moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Lutz moves into range and clinches up with Dico.
Lutz tries to work over Dico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutz looking to slow down the pace here.
Dico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dico is looking to break free of the clinch but Lutz has double underhooks.
Dico has Lutz pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dico fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lutz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Lutz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lutz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dico.
Dico lands with a cross.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
and Dico counters with a low kick, right behind Lutz 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Lutz closes the distance and pushes Dico back into the cage.#BC#
Lutz breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Dico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dico has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Dico!
Shaun Dico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zayne Lutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Zayne Lutz cheers and claps because he bet on the opponent before the fight.'. |
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Event:
JF 12 - Silvia vs Guenette
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Dico throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Dico pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva controls the position.
Silva works to advance to full mount. Dico defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dico tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Dico tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dico turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
#T1#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dico from controlling successfully.
Silva has control of Dico's left arm, preventing Dico from doing any damage.
Dico wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva seems keen to control Dico's posture.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dico trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dico wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dico trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Dico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dico works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Silva pulls Dico in close to prevent any damage.
Dico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva has Dico pulled in close to control his posture.
Dico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dico manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dico keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Dico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dico throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dico swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Dico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Dico lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Dico circles away.
#CL2#
Silva rushes Dico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Dico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Dico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Dico lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Dico is trying to break free.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva jumps guard but Dico stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dico.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dico holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Shaun Dico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Silva.
Silva jumps guard but Dico turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Lucas Silva has been cut.
Dico looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Dico misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva postures up.
#SUB#
Dico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dico throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silva pushes down on Dico's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dico trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Dico trying to control but Silva postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Dico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucas Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dico dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dico pinned against the cage. Dico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dico digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucas Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva pushing down on Dico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva fails to move to back control. #T2##SUB2#
Silva has control of Dico's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dico regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dico shrugs it off.
Dico has given up his back. Will we see Silva going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Dico fending off the submission attempt from Silva.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dico tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shaun Dico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Silva keeps control of the position as Dico tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dico is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dico is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Dico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dico is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dico is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva controlling the position well here. Dico rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Silva!
Lucas Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Asskren misses with a wild body shot.
Dico tries to clinch but Asskren moves out of range. #CL2#
Asskren clinches. #TD2#
Asskren has clasped his hands together around Dico's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Asskren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dico can't do much from the bottom here.
Dico is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asskren controlling from side mount.
Asskren working away.#T1#
Dico is trying to improve his position.
Asskren working away.
Dico tries to buck Asskren off but Asskren is having none of it.
Asskren is staying tight to Dico's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asskren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asskren slows the pace down.
Dico sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Dico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Asskren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Asskren wants to work for an arm triangle but Dico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dico wants to control but Asskren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asskren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Dico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asskren wants to control from the top but Dico keeps moving.
Asskren slips nicely into half guard.
Asskren wants to pass to mount but Dico is defending the position.
Dico trying to control from the bottom.
Asskren passes into side control, despite Dico's attempt to control the position.
Dico struggling a bit here.#T4#
Dico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asskren wants to control for a moment but Dico uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dico is looking for a sweep. Asskren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asskren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asskren is working away from the top position though.
Asskren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Asskren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Asskren rushes Dico and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asskren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dico's brow. #TD2#
Asskren has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dico uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dico trying to control the position from guard on top but Asskren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben Asskren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asskren is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asskren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dico throwing strikes from guard but Asskren blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asskren throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Dico drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asskren manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dico has Asskren in his guard.#REVB#
Asskren looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Asskren is continuing to stall.
Dico is looking to stand up but Asskren isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dico trying to keep a closed guard but Asskren is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asskren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asskren advances to half guard.
Dico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asskren is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asskren pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dico actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Asskren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asskren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dico punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dico actively working from the bottom here.
Asskren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asskren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asskren is working away from the top position though.
Dico is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Asskren wants to take a breather but Dico is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dico shoots in for a takedown but Asskren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asskren throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Asskren moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Asskren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dico throws a leg kick but Asskren moved away.
Dico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Dico. Beautiful body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dico throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Asskren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dico's guard.
Asskren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asskren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dico trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Asskren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asskren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dico defends it nicely.
Dico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asskren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dico scores with a three punch combo!
Dico throws a front kick aimed at Asskren's knee but Asskren avoids it well.
Dico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Asskren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dico shoots in looking for a takedown. Asskren tries to sprawl out of it but Dico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asskren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asskren with the counter takedown but Dico avoids it easily.
Shaun Dico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dico misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Asskren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dico's guard.
Asskren stays in close to Dico's body and controls the position. #T1#
Asskren with a nice head shot there.
Dico trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Asskren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dico keeping moving, preventing Asskren from controlling successfully.
Asskren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Asskren has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dico to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asskren is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dico pulls down on the head and he's put Asskren to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shaun Dico!
Shaun Dico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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